5 Playful Rooms that Make you Want to be a Kid Again! (1st Project of the Year Party Features)

This set of features simply makes me want to be a kid again. Super fun, super creative playrooms are kicking off 2012. Okay, the first one is technically not a playroom...it's a mudroom with kid-friendly colors and features...a definite must see! The second space is an art house...yes, an actual house just for the kids' art endeavors!! The third and fourth spaces transformed unused spaces under the stairs for fire station and royalty themed playrooms, respectively. The last playroom is a major room update with a decidedly grown-up feel and tons of toy storage. These kids are going to have a fun year!

Kid-friendly mudroom at The Mindful Nest

Kids' art house at Thistlewood Farm

Fire station playhouse under the stairs at Tufted Whimsy

Playhouse fit for royalty under the stairs at A to Being Creations

Playroom makeover at Woven Home

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Tuesday is the last day!
You have until the end of the day (11:59 pm CST) on January 31 to link up your inspiring projects!!
There are 12 prizes and a magazine feature at stake!
If you don't have a project, there are still ways to enter to win prizes!
Go straight to the 1st Project of the Year Party!!

More Party Features

• 10 Home Organization Projects
• 10 Amazing Room Makeovers
• 5 Fabulous Projects for Kids & Babies
• 5 Amazing Round DIY Projects
• 12 Stunning DIY Furniture Makeovers
• 12 Clever DIY Solutions for Display, Storage, Photos, Lighting, Floors & Doors
• 6 Creative Ideas for Framed Wall Art & Photos
• 10 Oh-Sew-Beautiful Fabric Projects

More features on the way! Link up now through 11:59 pm CST on January 31, 2012!

10 Oh-Sew-Beautiful Fabric Projects (1st Project of the Year Party Features)

I think 2012 is the year of fabric! As I have been checking out all the 1st Project of the Year Party link-ups, I noticed a strong trend in fabric projects. Here are 10 of the many inspirational fabric projects that make me want to learn to sew! Why, oh why, didn't I pay better attention in home ec class? {sigh} Onto the oh-sew-beautiful fabric projects...

Chevron-striped burlap pillows at Pamela Joyce

Felt art tutorial at A Home in the Making

Hand-embroidered initial pillows at Renewed Upon a Dream

Linen and lace pin cushion trio at Pieced Pastimes

Stenciled drop cloth shower curtain at An Oregon Cottage

Grosgrain, toile, and drop cloth shower curtain tutorial at Shabby Love

Ottoman upholstery redo at Made in a Day

French grain sack stripe table runner and placemat tutorial at Modern Frills

Make your own faux cotton plant at Its So Very Cheri

Finished quilt at The White Weathered Hutch (aka, Lavender Ridge)

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1 Day Left!
You have until the end of the day (11:59 pm CST) January 31 to link up your inspiring projects!!
There are 12 prizes and a magazine feature at stake!
If you don't have a project, there are still ways to enter to win prizes!
Go straight to the 1st Project of the Year Party!!

More Party Features

• 10 Home Organization Projects
• 10 Amazing Room Makeovers
• 5 Fabulous Projects for Kids & Babies
• 5 Amazing Round DIY Projects
• 12 Stunning DIY Furniture Makeovers
• 12 Clever DIY Solutions for Display, Storage, Photos, Lighting, Floors & Doors
• 6 Creative Ideas for Framed Wall Art & Photos

More features on the way! Link up now through 11:59 pm CST on January 31, 2012!

6 Creative Ideas for Framed Wall Art & Photos (1st Project of the Year Party Features)

Y'all have been constantly wowing me with your talent at the 1st Project of the Year Party! Choosing the winner of the magazine feature in Cottages & Bungalows will definitely be a challenge! I can't wait to draw the winners for the prizes from Rockler and Canvas Corp later this week. If you want in on the fun, you have through January 31 to finish those projects and get linked up! So far we've seen:

• 10 Home Organization Projects
• 10 Amazing Room Makeovers
• 5 Fabulous Projects for Kids & Babies
• 5 Amazing Round DIY Projects
• 12 Stunning DIY Furniture Makeovers

More features on the way! Link up now! Or just cruise over to the party to see all of the linked projects.

Can you stand to see more inspiration? This lot of goodies is all focused on framed wall art and photos. I love the versatility of these bloggers! From small scale to large scale, they've got it covered!

DIY map heart art at Cinsarah

Creating a gallery wall at A Home in the Making

Dyed sea fans at No Minimalist Here

Clever solution for using holiday cards at Design Build Love

DIY photo canvas on insulation board at Girl in Air

Wood-mounted photos at Double D's Workshop

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There are 12 prizes and a magazine feature at stake!
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12 Clever DIY Solutions for Display, Storage, Photos, Lighting, Floors, and Doors (1st Project of the Year Party Features)

Wow! Oh, wow! "I wish I had thought of that!...and that!...and that!...oh, and that, too!" That has been my response as I've been checking out all the projects linked up to the 1st Project of the Year Party. How about a dozen projects that capture the essence of clever DIY happening out in blogland these days? Well, you've got it! Eleven bloggers with 12 clever and beautiful DIY solutions throughout their homes. Enjoy, salivate, and bask in the inspiration!!

Bookcase as room divider from Jennifer Rizzo

Faux fireplace with pallet shelves at The DIY Showoff

DIY photo backdrop at The DIY Showoff

$11 DIY tripod lamp at Pondered Primed Perfected {P3}

Hiding an awkward window at Blue Roof Cabin

Stenciled sub-floor transformation tutorial at Lovely etc.

Dresser as sideboard at Interior Salvage

Converted dresser drawer for hideaway printer storage at PB&J Stories

Faux painted tile floor at Postcards from the Ridge

Casserole servers turned kitchen spice storage at Mod Vintage Life

Adding height and center storage to a dresser at Fussy Monkey Business

DIY sliding barn door for the nursery at What the Graham?!

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There are 12 prizes and a magazine feature at stake!
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1st Project of the Year Party Features:

10 Home Organization Projects
10 Amazing Room Makeovers
5 Fabulous Projects for Kids & Babies
5 Amazing Round DIY Projects
12 Stunning DIY Furniture Makeovers

More features on the way! Link up now!

12 Stunning DIY Furniture Makeovers (1st Project of the Year Party Features)

Can you say "stunning furniture makeovers?" All together now..."Stun-ning fur-ni-ture make-o-vers!" Awesome job!! Now check out the talent that linked up their first furniture projects of the year to the 1st Project of the Year Party. These ladies are gunning for that feature in Cottages & Bungalows Magazine, to be sure! Are you interested in a magazine feature or prizes? Read all about it here.

Stunning gilded chair at Brittany Makes

Nautical striped bench at Fab Rehab Creations

Dresser in "the perfect blue" at Decor Adventures

French grain sack dresser at home.made.

Desk with stainless steel finish at Renew Redo

Serpentine dresser at The Uncluttered Life

Decoupaged, polka-dotted fabric desk at Petticoat Junktion

Armoire transformed with textured, paintable wallpaper at Recaptured Charm

Desk makeover at Turnstyle Vogue

Trunk turned file storage at PB&J Stories

Blue cabinet makeover at Sweetgirl Expressions

Dresser turned shelves at Liz Marie Blog

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There are 12 prizes and a magazine feature at stake!
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Related Features:

10 Home Organization Projects
10 Amazing Room Makeovers
5 Fabulous Projects for Kids & Babies
5 Amazing Round DIY Projects

More features on the way!